Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30ivsBMW X3 (G45) 30

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (G01)

30i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turbo2017-2021
VS

BMW X3 (G45)

30

255 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
252hp188kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,894kg4,176lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
890km553mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track-
1,614mm64in
Rear track-
1,659mm65in
Ground clearance-
216mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (G01) 30iBMW X3 (G45) 30PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G45) 30: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G45)304,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G45)30
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
33.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW

BMW X3 (G45) 30 has 3 hp more than BMW X3 (G01) 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30i and BMW X3 (G45) 30: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G45)30
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMWX3 (G45)30
1,894 kg
4,176 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i6.3 s
BMWX3 (G45)306.3 s

Although BMW X3 (G45) 30 has more power, BMW X3 (G01) 30i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G45)30
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX3 (G45)30
255 hp
190 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (G01)30i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMWX3 (G45)30
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30iBMWX3 (G45)30
Power
252 hp
188 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,894 kg
4,176 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
890 km
553 mi
-
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01) 30i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30i

  • Is 104 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G45) 30

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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